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Erl · 10-26-2014, 04:32 PM

OK. Time for the bed, after these.

Erl · 10-26-2014, 04:53 PM

The original bedsides were just too bad to fix. So, I bought new ones from Mar-K. Great company and excellent quality. We were able to salvage both original fenders with a lot of work.

Erl · 10-26-2014, 05:13 PM

Used the instructions from Mar-K to reassemble the bed. Went together with only a few small problems. I ordered Alaska Yellow Ceder raw wood from Oregon and milled it down to the right size. It should last about 100 years. The tailgate is a NOS out of the box. Cost me $250, but it was perfect.

Erl · 10-26-2014, 05:26 PM

Got the bed on and ready to start on the interior.

Sicklajoie · 10-26-2014, 05:35 PM

Absolutely beautiful. Keep up the great work!

Erl · 10-26-2014, 05:52 PM

I bought new GM repo seat belts. They only came in black. The hood was not in very good shape, but we made it work. Still looking for a perfect 68 hood. This is a one year hood, plus no trim holes. Very hard to find.

Erl · 11-09-2014, 06:53 PM

Here are some shots of the under side.

Erl · 11-09-2014, 07:00 PM

Finished product. Had a professional photographer shoot the truck for a special price of $200. See what you think. Here is the link.

http://www.jackpalmerphotos.com/CarD...9089&k=nP3rJcR

Stranny64 · 11-09-2014, 07:22 PM

Beautiful looking truck!!! I love the yellow!

**72 tigger** · 11-09-2014, 07:41 PM

Great restoration & pics! The $200 was well worth it! I've never been a big GMC fan- but your truck is sharp- looks like it's ready to go to work

**landy** · 11-09-2014, 10:08 PM

Beautiful truck! I, too, liked the Chevys a little more until I bought a '71 GMC k1500. I think I now like the GMC grille better than the Chevys - looks more rugged and business-like.

Sicklajoie · 11-09-2014, 10:39 PM

Looks awesome!

thirdstreettito · 11-09-2014, 10:42 PM

Great lookin build! Beautiful truck!

**Bob B.** · 11-09-2014, 11:32 PM

Excellent work! Glad you kept the V-6.

sboris · 11-09-2014, 11:52 PM

Pretty cool. One of a kind.

**allchevy58** · 11-09-2014, 11:59 PM

Nice truck, pictures well worth $200.00. Congrats!!

**MusicMan70** · 01-11-2015, 03:22 PM

What an Awesome Truck! Thanks for the link to the photo's.

1972K20 · 02-06-2015, 01:02 AM

Great looking truck!

68panelman · 02-06-2015, 08:25 AM

Wow!!!!

Spartan · 02-07-2015, 05:29 AM

Attention to detail is evident - super nice.
Also glad you kept the six. Not a common engine all in all but one of the best IMHO.
Thanks for sharing.

**special-K** · 02-07-2015, 10:23 AM

Just right. There is nothing to detract from the original perfection achieved with this line of trucks, a soulful tribute in a commercial truck color

**DeadheadNM** · 02-07-2015, 11:09 AM

Wow! Looks FANTASTIC.

Do the 60-68 tow hooks open to the front as shown? The later models don't so am curious.

**special-K** · 02-07-2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erl

Here are some more pics. Had to move the transfer case shifter over with the new 5 speed transmission.

I just went and read what I missed and I think your dry humor in Post#25 got missed.

Pretty funny. I like dry humor

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1414354128

markmdz · 02-09-2015, 04:51 PM

what a beautiful resto. Very very nice. That's a great example how to do it right.

...but at $2,800 for the original truck, I fail to see why that wasn't a phenomenal deal for what you got. Up here you couldn't touch that truck for that price.

Orange Crate · 02-09-2015, 05:21 PM

Soooo, yeah pretty funny about the transfer case shifter but, seriously where did you put it? I don't see any holes in your new carpet for it...I just bought an NV4500 for mine so just wondering how you approached the shifter problem. Oh, I'm really likin' your truck nice (lots of) work, love the tall skinnies.

10-26-2014, 04:32 PM	#26
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo OK. Time for the bed, after these. Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

10-26-2014, 04:53 PM	#27
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo The original bedsides were just too bad to fix. So, I bought new ones from Mar-K. Great company and excellent quality. We were able to salvage both original fenders with a lot of work. Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

10-26-2014, 05:13 PM	#28
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Used the instructions from Mar-K to reassemble the bed. Went together with only a few small problems. I ordered Alaska Yellow Ceder raw wood from Oregon and milled it down to the right size. It should last about 100 years. The tailgate is a NOS out of the box. Cost me $250, but it was perfect. Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

10-26-2014, 05:26 PM	#29
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Got the bed on and ready to start on the interior. Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

10-26-2014, 05:35 PM	#30
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Absolutely beautiful. Keep up the great work! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

10-26-2014, 05:52 PM	#31
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo I bought new GM repo seat belts. They only came in black. The hood was not in very good shape, but we made it work. Still looking for a perfect 68 hood. This is a one year hood, plus no trim holes. Very hard to find. Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

11-09-2014, 06:53 PM	#32
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Here are some shots of the under side. Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

11-09-2014, 07:00 PM	#33
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Finished product. Had a professional photographer shoot the truck for a special price of $200. See what you think. Here is the link. http://www.jackpalmerphotos.com/CarD...9089&k=nP3rJcR Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

11-09-2014, 07:22 PM	#34
Stranny64 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mora MN Posts: 172	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Beautiful looking truck!!! I love the yellow! __________________ 1968 Custom Camper C/20, rebuilt original 327 with 350 hp., turbo 400 with shift kit, factory AC truck, original patina rust free paint from Oregon, 2/4 lowering springs + 1" blocks, GM 2500 8 bolt rally's with dually center caps with Firestone Destination 245/75-R16's. (My 50th birthday present from my wife!!!)

11-09-2014, 07:41 PM	#35
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,271	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Great restoration & pics! The $200 was well worth it! I've never been a big GMC fan- but your truck is sharp- looks like it's ready to go to work

11-09-2014, 10:08 PM	#36
landy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: alb, nm Posts: 413	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Beautiful truck! I, too, liked the Chevys a little more until I bought a '71 GMC k1500. I think I now like the GMC grille better than the Chevys - looks more rugged and business-like.

11-09-2014, 10:39 PM	#37
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Looks awesome! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-09-2014, 10:42 PM	#38
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Great lookin build! Beautiful truck! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-09-2014, 11:32 PM	#39
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,385	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Excellent work! Glad you kept the V-6. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

11-09-2014, 11:52 PM	#40
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Pretty cool. One of a kind. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039



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11-09-2014, 11:59 PM	#41
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Nice truck, pictures well worth $200.00. Congrats!! __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

01-11-2015, 03:22 PM	#42
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,848	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo What an Awesome Truck! Thanks for the link to the photo's. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

02-06-2015, 01:02 AM	#43
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Great looking truck!

02-06-2015, 08:25 AM	#44
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02-07-2015, 05:29 AM	#45
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Attention to detail is evident - super nice. Also glad you kept the six. Not a common engine all in all but one of the best IMHO. Thanks for sharing. __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

02-07-2015, 10:23 AM	#46
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02-07-2015, 11:09 AM	#47
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02-09-2015, 04:51 PM	#49
markmdz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 177	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo what a beautiful resto. Very very nice. That's a great example how to do it right. ...but at $2,800 for the original truck, I fail to see why that wasn't a phenomenal deal for what you got. Up here you couldn't touch that truck for that price.

02-09-2015, 05:21 PM	#50
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 768	Re: 68 GMC K2500 Redo Soooo, yeah pretty funny about the transfer case shifter but, seriously where did you put it? I don't see any holes in your new carpet for it...I just bought an NV4500 for mine so just wondering how you approached the shifter problem. Oh, I'm really likin' your truck nice (lots of) work, love the tall skinnies. __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...and a 5 speed

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